Experience rhythm and song from Africa with one of our ever popular percussion workshops.
Our experienced tutors will deliver a fully interactive African Drumming day and can work with children from Reception to Year 8.
Hear traditional instruments being played by the children accompanying songs from across the African Continent.
Working with up to six groups in a day, every child is provided with a traditional African instrument and using call and response techniques will perform and immerse themselves in a different culture.
Each group will be lead in a drum circle which creates a feeling of unity and community. There isn't an audience; everyone is part of the team contributing to the music.
The day can culminate in a large performance showcasing the songs learn throughout the day.
For each African Drumming workshop booked Education Group makes a contribution via our chosen charity SOSChildren to our sponsored village in Mali.
Education Group is happy for you to decide how many sessions of drumming (up to a maximum of 6) and how long we work with the children on the day. Below are examples of ways that the workshop can be structured but please feel free to alter these to meet your own requirements.
You can download our 2008 brochure here
| 2 sessions | 1.15 - 2.15, 2.15 - 3.15 (half day) |
| Or | 9.30 - 10.30, 10.45 - 11.45 (half day) |
| 3 sessions | 9.15 - 10.00, 10.00 - 10.45, 11.00 - 11.45 (half day) |
| Or | 1.15 - 1.55, 1.55 - 2.35, 2.35 - 3.15 (half day) |
| 4 sessions | 9.30 - 10.30, 10.45 - 11.45, 1.15 - 2.15, 2.15 - 3.15 |
| 5 sessions | 9.15 - 10.00, 10.00 - 10.45, 11.00 - 11.45, 1.15 - 2.15, 2.15 - 3.15 |
| 6 sessions | 9.15 - 10.00, 10.00 - 10.45, 11.00 - 11.45, 1.15 - 1.55, 1.55 - 2.35, 2.35 - 3.15 |
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